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David H., Ph.D.

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David received his Bachelor's degree in biology (cum laude) from Rice University, where he followed an interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasized ecology, evolution, and environmental science. His subsequent work, leading to a Ph.D. in pharmacology at the University of Vermont, included studies on coagulation factor biochemistry and enzymology, G protein-coupled receptor biology and pharmacology, and cancer biology. He also played a role in developing the enabling technology for a biotechnology start-up that is now a NASDAQ-traded pharmaceutical company. His current work focuses on the role of calcium-dependent transcription factors in the regulation of smooth muscle physiology. He is a coauthor of over 20 publications in peer-reviewed journals and has more than eight years experience editing scientific manuscripts. He has also served as principle editor/co-writer on numerous successful NIH grant proposals.